Commissioner Buckingham Announces Derelict Vessel Turn-In: Port Isabel and South Padre Island
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the City of Port Isabel, City of South Padre Island (SPI), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the Port Isabel Navigation District to provide Port Isabel and SPI residents with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Funding for Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration Project
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration project. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Derelict Vessel Turn-In: Galveston County
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Galveston County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to provide the residents of Galveston County with a Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP), a free opportunity to relinquish unwanted boats and vessels.Galveston County Vessel Turn-In ProgramTo relinquish unwanted boats, participants must receive pre-approval for their vessel and meet the following eligibility requirements:Vessels must be less than 26 feet in lengthNo trailers acceptedBoats must be cleared of trash a Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Fall Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that over 6,500 volunteers participated in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Fall Cleanup this past Saturday. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Removal of 22 Derelict Vessels from Texas Waters Through the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that the Texas General Land Office Oil Spill division will partner with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) to remove 22 derelict vessels from Texas coastal waters. More than $10 million in funding awarded to GOMA will help support healthy marine and coastal environments by removing abandoned or derelict vessels across the Gulf coast. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Prioritizes Coastal Protection - Allocates $10 Million to Plug Abandoned Wells in Trinity Bay
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the allocation of $10 million from the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Surface Damage Account to be used for the plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells in Trinity Bay in Chambers County, Texas. “As someone who was raised near the coast and lived in Galveston for over a decade, I am committed to safeguarding our shoreline and ensuring the stewardship of our coastal lands, habitats, and ecosystems they support,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Save the Date: Commissioner Buckingham Announces the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach 2023 Coastwide Fall Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the Texas Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) 2023 Coastwide Fall Cleanup and encourages all interested volunteers to sign up to participate in the event on Saturday, September 23, 2023. This year's AAB 2023 Coastwide Fall Cleanup features 24 locations across the Texas coast. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Provides Coastal Communities with Beach Mobility Items
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Coastal Management Program (CMP) is purchasing mobility mats and beach wheelchairs in 2023 in order for local governments to use these mobility aids to help make Texas beaches easier for all to enjoy."As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office and a Texan who spent over a decade of my life living on the coast, ensuring all beachgoers, including those with disabilities, can enjoy our beautiful beaches is one of my top priorities," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Sign-Up for Texas Beach Watch Alerts
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to sign up to receive alerts from the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Texas Beach Watch Program for bacterial level testing results along the coast. Conveniently, those who sign up can choose to receive alerts regarding only the beaches they are interested in instead of the entire coast. Sign up today to stay informed at TexasBeachWatch.com. Read More
Texas Adopt-A-Beach Specialty License Plate Now Available
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that Texans can order their own Texas Adopt-A-Beach specialty license plate to help reduce litter on Texas beaches and provide coastal environmental education to Texas children.This newly redesigned black and white specialty plate costs only $30 more than a regular plate, and $22 of plate sales go directly to support the Adopt-A-Beach program and is tax deductible.Additionally, the license plate features a photo by Texas' own Kenny Braun. Read More